Subject Verb Agreement RMS Retake

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its verb.

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When do we use a singular verb?

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A singular verb is used when the subject is singular (e.g., 'He runs').

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When do we use a plural verb?

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A plural verb is used when the subject is plural (e.g., 'They run').

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'and'?

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When subjects are joined by 'and', they typically take a plural verb (e.g., 'Tom and Jerry are friends').

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What is the rule for subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor'?

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When subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it (e.g., 'Neither the teacher nor the students are ready').

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What is the rule for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns (e.g., team, group) can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is an example of a singular subject with a singular verb?

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Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is an example of a plural subject with a plural verb?

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Example: 'The dogs bark.'

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What is the correct verb form for 'no one'?

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The correct verb form for 'no one' is singular (e.g., 'No one understands the problem').

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What is the correct verb form for 'each'?

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The correct verb form for 'each' is singular (e.g., 'Each of the students gets a prize').